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Younger people are most interested in electric vehicles, but can't afford to buy them
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Studies show a generational gap in electric vehicles: younger people tend to be more approving of them, but less able to afford them. But carmakers are betting that they are the cars of the future.
It's not just buying a car — owning one is getting pricier, too
Friday, November 04, 2022
Mechanics' bills are rising faster than inflation, and people are holding on to their vehicles for longer than ever. That means even those staying out of the car market are feeling inflation's pinch.
An influential energy group sees reason for climate optimism
Friday, October 28, 2022
For the first time, the International Energy Agency projects that demand for fossil fuels will soon peak. It's nowhere close to the speed the world needs to stop climate change - but it's a big step.
Whether gas prices are up or down, don't blame or thank the president
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Prices at the pump are falling, which is welcome news for Democrats this election season. But politicians have very limited control over energy costs.
Gas prices are falling, but does the White House deserve credit?
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Gas prices are falling, but don't give credit to Biden. The White House can influence prices, but the primary driver of fuel costs is the global market for crude oil and seasonal shifts in gas demand.
Gloom oozes from energy forecasts that show oil demand dropping, heating bills rising
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The weakening economy around the world will drive down demand for oil in the coming months, according to OPEC, while the U.S. government warns that households will pay more for heat this winter.
Federal money is now headed to states for building up fast EV chargers on highways
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico have received the go-ahead to start spending federal dollars on new chargers. The long-term plan is to spend $5 billion improving charging infrastructure.
What to know about the U.S. emergency oil stash as Biden gears up to tap the reserves
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The U.S is planning its largest-ever release from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Here's what to know about the country's emergency oil stash.
How a handful of metals could determine the future of the electric car industry
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Automakers want to sell you an electric vehicle, but to do that, they'll need the world to dig a lot more minerals out of the ground. The challenge is transforming both mining and the auto industries.
Automakers partner with mines as electric cars rely on raw materials for batteries
Friday, March 11, 2022
As automakers move to expand electric vehicle production, not enough raw materials — such as lithium — are being mined for batteries. Automakers are now directly sourcing raw materials from mines.
Gasoline prices surge to a national record, with prices topping $4.17 gallon
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now 4.17 according to AAA. That surpasses the previous record set in the summer of 2008, when not accounting for inflation.
Oil prices surge as fears about Russian crude supplies intensify
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The global benchmark topped $115 briefly on Wednesday, just days after it crossed the triple-digit mark for the first time in seven years.
Ford announces a historic restructuring as it pivots to an electric future
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The American automaker is going to split its auto business into two units — Ford Blue and Ford Model E. They will be housed under the same corporate umbrella.
ExxonMobil joins business exodus from Russia after decades of close ties
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
The American oil and gas giant is "beginning the process to discontinue operations" at the Sakhalin-1 project off Russia's eastern coast. The company also says it won't make new investments in Russia.
Big oil companies cut business ties with Russia
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
BP, Equinor and Shell have all announced they are terminating their ties to the Russian oil industry — a move that will cost them billions of dollars.
The U.S. and 30 other nations are releasing oil from reserves to try to calm markets
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Oil-consuming nations will bring 60 million barrels of crude out of storage and onto global markets. It's supposed to calm oil prices down, but global crude went up on the news.
Biden sanctions spare Russia's energy sector. What that means for OPEC talks
Sunday, February 27, 2022
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has created volatility on global oil markets. The oil cartel OPEC+ has a meeting this week to discuss their output.
Oil surges past $100 a barrel after Russia invades Ukraine
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Oil surged past triple-digit prices for the first time since 2014. The breach of the psychologically significant milestone is bound to reinforce fears about inflation.
Ukraine crisis drives up global energy prices
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Russian military buildup that's threatening Ukraine is also driving up global energy prices. Oil has come close to $100 per barrel, a price not seen since 2014.
Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel. Here's what that means for you
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The threat of war between Russia and Ukraine is driving prices sharply higher, but there's more at play than just geopolitical tensions.